Report: Curtis Mead to IL with fractured wrist - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com reported that Boston Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead is headed to the injured list after a diagnosis of a fractured left wrist. The report, attributed to Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, said the injury followed Mead being hit by a pitch in his second plate appearance during his Red Sox debut against the Athletics on Monday night.

The setback comes shortly after Boston acquired the 25-year-old from the Washington Nationals in a deal that sent left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to Washington. NBCSports.com described the diagnosis as a severe outcome for Mead and noted that, because of the nature of the injury, there is a significant chance he may not return this season.

Cassell also reported that Nick Sogard is being called up from Triple-A Worcester to fill Mead’s roster spot. NBCSports.com added that Caleb Durbin is expected to handle third base, while Anthony Seigler moves back into a regular role at second base.

The injury matters for Boston because Mead’s opportunity with the Red Sox was interrupted almost immediately after his arrival, reducing the team’s infield depth. More broadly, wrist fractures can be especially disruptive for hitters because they may affect both availability and swing strength, though the specific timetable for Mead’s recovery was not provided in the NBCSports.com item.